The Big Apple

On May 19th and 20th we enjoyed two action packed days in New York! We saw and did so much, and yet so much of the adventure is found in navigating the place itself and negotiating as a group to make it the best experience it can be for all involved. Here are a few offbeat highlights that were mentioned by the group as we debriefed the trip:

Matthew’s new nickname (“Fluorescent”)

Finding a family name on the wall at Ellis Island

Climbing serious rocks at the playground, and having the brush burns to prove it

Crossing paths with “interesting” people in Times Square

Crossing paths with a young YouTube star at Ellis Island

Waffles for breakfast at the hotel

Reasonable gift and food prices at the Statue of Liberty

Nice guy at the candy store

Never taking the same kind of ferry twice

How much there was to see at St. Patrick’s

And here are some photos. Enjoy!

Preview of the next day’s visits…

At the 9-11 Memorial

Hanging on in the subway.

We found St. Patrick’s Cathedral! Now to find the other half of the group…